Chapter 945: If You Have the Life to Earn It, You Must Also Have the Life to Spend It

Shi Youxuan helped Zihan find another kindergarten, and the twins were separated to attend different kindergartens.

This incident was actually not entirely a bad thing; at the very least, it exposed the son's shortcomings and weaknesses.

Through this incident, the little guy changed.

He became less prone to trusting others easily, would not be too impulsive when encountering matters, and would think for a few more seconds before doing anything—a lifelong benefit.

……

Noon.

Sheng Family.

Shi Youxuan was upstairs helping her husband pack his suitcase, then would send it directly to the airport.

Her husband had just called to say he needed to make an urgent trip to L Country; the Vice President had something of the utmost importance to discuss with him.

She didn't know what it was, as it was top-secret; he would be abroad for about half a month this time.

"Take care of your health while you're away, eat on time no matter how busy work is, there's no limit to making money, but your health comes first..."

Sheng Hanyu leaned against the doorframe, quietly listening to his wife nag.

His wife was increasingly radiating a gentle aura, different from before.

In the past, his wife was quirky and always had countless strange and peculiar ideas and notions.

But when it came to trivial household chores like packing a suitcase, it wasn't her strong suit.

Due to work, Sheng Hanyu often needed to go on business trips, but in the past, his wife would either forget this or lose that every time.

Thus, he developed the habit of watching her pack the suitcase from the side, reminding her of whatever she forgot.

But now she was becoming more and more proficient; nothing that should be brought was missing. Even if he might not necessarily follow her nagging, it was very heartwarming, and he liked to listen.

"Wife."

He suddenly wrapped his arms around his wife's waist from behind: "I miss you, I don't want to leave you, I'm going to be abroad for half a month..."

"Bang!"

The door closed.

The curtains were drawn in the room, and Shi Youxuan felt a bit uneasy: "It's broad daylight, this isn't very good."

"It's fine, the children have all gone to school, no one will come to disturb us, we are all adults, we all 'understand'!"

It was precisely because they both "understood" that she felt embarrassed.

However, since the couple was going to be separated for half a month, she couldn't bear to refuse.

The door opened, and Sheng Hanyu walked out of the bedroom, pulling the suitcase with high spirits.

Shi Youxuan didn't take him to the airport; Lao Qi did.

Three days later.

A piece of major news broke in L Country—a massive diamond mine had been discovered in L Country, with a projected output ranking first in the world!

This news was almost explosive; for a time, the number of private flights to L Country suddenly increased. All the world's top tycoons either went themselves or sent their most capable people to L Country; everyone wanted a bite of this huge cake.

The threshold of the Vice President's Mansion was almost trampled flat.

The visiting cards Lady Qi received every day were as numerous as snowflakes, but she didn't see a single one, refusing them all with the excuse that she was practicing vegetarianism and praying to Buddha at home, and it was not suitable to receive guests.

But inside the dining room, the table was filled with wine, meat, and delicacies, and Lady Qi was already somewhat tipsy.

"Hanyu, I think this time when you go back, you should just bring Xuanxuan and the children over and settle down in L Country."

"The current L Country is much better than before, public security is stable, and the city's infrastructure was all built by your Dingsheng; now that the diamond project is handed to you, your Sheng Family will definitely be the richest in the world, no one will be able to surpass you."

Sheng Hanyu declined: "Many thanks to Lady Qi and the Vice President for your kindness, but I don't want to take over the diamond mine."

"Why?"

Wang Yong was shocked: "Brother, don't be impulsive, impulsiveness is the devil; you must think thrice before making a decision, think clearly before speaking." This was a sentence Sheng Hanyu often said to him.

Over the years, he had used this sentence to change many problems in his personality.

Now he was becoming more and more steady in his actions.

What Wang Yong couldn't figure out was, his big brother had always been steady, so why was he acting more and more thoughtlessly now?

It must be that he had lived a smooth life for too long, and his brain had rusted from disuse, which was why he was being so "impulsive."

He forcibly dragged Sheng Hanyu to the doorway and whispered: "Brother, don't refuse, absolutely don't refuse; this is a diamond mine! It's not an iron mine, a coal mine, or any other kind of mine; the eyes of all the big shots in the world are fixed on it. This isn't a small amount of money; it's countless wealth."

Sheng Hanyu patted Wang Yong on the shoulder and said nothing.

Returning to the table.

He still refused: "Vice President, I have made my decision regarding the diamond mine; I will not do it."

"I don't want to hear your decision, I only want to hear your reason." The Vice President was steady; he didn't have Wang Yong's emotional agitation, and although he was surprised, he didn't reveal it on his face at all.

"There is no reason, it's just that I've already earned enough money. Earning more money is just a change in numbers; it has no other meaning. I've thought it through and don't want to continue working so hard."

His reason could not convince the Vice President.

But there was nothing to be done; this wasn't the first time he had mentioned this to Sheng Hanyu; he had already brought it up several times, but each time he was refused without hesitation.

Inviting him and Wang Yong to his home for a meal this time was in the hope that Wang Yong could persuade him, but looking at it now, it seemed to be of no use.

"Drink, come, today we won't talk about official business, only friendship!"

Vice President Qi changed his strategy and changed the subject.

He acted contrary to his usual behavior, becoming very enthusiastic and constantly raising his glass to toast.

He could refuse the mining rights for the diamond mine, but he couldn't refuse the Vice President's face; he had to drink the toasts!

He had to finish the drinks!

The three of them clinked glasses, and soon, Wang Yong, who had the best tolerance for alcohol, was the first to be unable to hold on.

"Drink, drink well!"

"Bang!"

He collapsed onto the table, unable to be woken no matter how much he was called.

"Hanyu, tell me the truth, how have I treated you all these years?" The Vice President's eyes were blurred with drunkenness, his tongue thick; he appeared to be speaking drunken nonsense, but in reality, he was perfectly clear-headed.

"Very well."

"Good, since it's very well, then sign this."

The Vice President beckoned to the outside, and the Secretary immediately brought over the document for Sheng Hanyu to sign, even having the ink pad for the thumbprint ready.

"This, what is this?"

Sheng Hanyu also had a thick tongue and was swaying, trying to see the content on the document.

Diamond Mining Agreement; it was indeed this.

Vice President Qi, that old fox, seeing that persuasion was useless, was prepared to use force.

First, get Sheng Hanyu drunk, then take advantage of his lack of sobriety to have the agreement signed; by the time he sobered up, it would be too late for him to regret it.

By then, he would have already made the agreement public, the matter would be settled, and even if Sheng Hanyu wanted to escape, he wouldn't be able to!

The plan was well-conceived, but Sheng Hanyu glanced at it, then shook his head: "Not signing."

"You are too insidious; I treat you as a friend, yet you actually want to cheat me."

"You must sign; don't be ungrateful."

The Secretary said: "There are countless people outside who would break their heads just to get this agreement; our Head of the Family isn't giving it to anyone else but is saving it for you, yet you are actually stalling..." He grabbed the Hallucinogenic Pen and forced Sheng Hanyu to hold it, trying to coerce him into signing.

"Presumptuous! Withdraw!"

The Vice President barked, not looking the least bit drunk anymore.

"Yes."

The Secretary withdrew.

He said indifferently: "Alright Hanyu, neither of us has had too much to drink, so there is no need for us to keep pretending to each other; aren't you tired?"

Sheng Hanyu shed his previous drunken appearance and sat up straight.

His gaze was clear and his speech was crisp: "I am tired, how could I not be? But I had no choice; I had to play along with you."